Author: Ilay Gaist

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One performance, one result, and a career that soared: Celine Dion achieved the impossible at Eurovision 1988 - winning for a nation that wasn’t her own. How did it happen, Why Switzerland chose a Canadian singer, and what led to the dramatic final? She was young, almost unknown, Canadian by birth, and had no connection to Switzerland - yet in just three minutes on the stage in Dublin, Ireland, she changed her life forever. Celine Dion, only 20 years old, stood on the stage at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest and sang a heartfelt love song. At the end of an especially close competition, she delivered Switzerland its second-ever victory in the contest - and entered the pages of history. This is the story of one of the most dramatic and unforgettable wins in Eurovision history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Searching for Identity: Switzerland’s Unconventional Choice Switzerland was not a country that had stood out...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU, in collaboration with the Swiss national broadcaster producing Eurovision 2025 in Basel, has released the complete rehearsal schedule for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest! Another year has passed, and Eurovision 2025 is just around the corner. Today (Saturday), May 3rd, the first rehearsals kicked off at the host venue for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, "St. Jakobshalle". To mark the occasion, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), together with the producing Swiss national broadcaster (SRG SSR), has published the full rehearsal schedule. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Rehearsal Round: Dates and Times (CET) Saturday, May 3rd – First Rehearsal Day Semi-Final 1: Songs 1-7 in running order 10:30–11:00: Iceland – First rehearsal 11:10–11:40: Poland – First rehearsal 11:50–12:20: Slovenia – First rehearsal 12:30–13:00: Estonia – First rehearsal == 13:00–14:10: Lunch break == 14:10–14:40: Ukraine – First rehearsal 14:50–15:20: Sweden – First rehearsal 15:30–16:00: Portugal – First rehearsal   Sunday, May 4th – Second Rehearsal Day Semi-Final 1: Songs 8-15 in running order 10:30–11:00: Norway – First rehearsal 11:10–11:40: Belgium – First rehearsal 11:50–12:20: Azerbaijan – First rehearsal 12:30–13:00: San Marino...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision’s greatest fails: Every cringe-worthy moment in the contest’s history, from technical failures to political scandals, fully exposed. What unfolded behind the scenes? When imagining Eurovision, one envisions a flawless, glittering spectacle. Yet behind the scenes and during live broadcasts, countless moments deviated from perfection-occasionally escalating into full-blown scandals. From awkward missteps to unforgettable gaffes, these incidents stripped Eurovision of its polish, revealing raw, human moments that became legendary. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Israel 1977 – Awkward Subtitles and British Backing Vocalists During the 1977 final in London, England, Ilanit represented Israel with “Ahava Hi Shir Lishnayim”, the song’s title appeared in clunky subtitles: “Aa-haa-vah Hee Sheer Lish-naa-yim”, it should have said "Ahavah Hee Shir Lishnayim". Additionally, the delegation used British backing vocalists - Katherine Dyer, Kiera Birch, and Susan Galloway - a rarity at the time. Israel finished 11th, with 49 points. 2. Israel 1979 – Yardena Arazi's Language Confusion During Rehearsals, Nearly Sparking a Diplomatic Incident At the 1979 Eurovision in...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025’s withdrawal season: Full stories behind the dramas-what truly unfolded behind the scenes of national selections, from scandals to criminal investigations. Eurovision 2025 has not yet begun, but behind the scenes, a true revolution has taken place. Surprising withdrawals, media scandals, public threats, and dramatic decisions have shaken the current selection season, making it one of the most turbulent in the competition’s history. What happened in Montenegro? Why did Ukraine erupt in controversy? And how did a criminal investigation change the fate of one of Sanremo’s biggest stars? Here are all the full, dramatic, and unexpected stories behind the seismic wave of withdrawals in Eurovision 2025 - story after story. It’s time to dive into the dramas that illuminated the stages even before the lights were turned on. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro: The Surprising Withdrawal of the Famous Singer and the Unexpected Turn November 4th, 2024, marked a particularly surprising day for Eurovision fans in Montenegro and...